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Moriarty9 · 08-02-2009, 11:59 AM

Devil Rays clinch AL East
Kennedy has five hits, four RBI in game
September 17, 2005

BALTIMORE — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are American League East champions once again, securing the title in an 11-2 win over the Orioles at Camden Yards.

Adam Kennedy led the offensive attack, going 5-for-5 with a double, a triple, two runs scored, and four RBI. Wes Helms and Jonny Gomes had three hits each, and every player in the Tampa Bay order had at least one hit other than leadoff hitter Carl Crawford.

Erik Bedard was strong on the mound, holding Baltimore to two runs on six hits and two walks in eight innings, striking out seven batters to improve to 8-1 on the season.

Most of the damage came against Baltimore starter Ryan Drese, who fell to 9-7 with the loss. Drese was charged with eight runs on nine hits and one walk in just 2 1/3 innings of work.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Devil Rays clinch AL East Kennedy has five hits, four RBI in game September 17, 2005 BALTIMORE — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are American League East champions once again, securing the title in an 11-2 win over the Orioles at Camden Yards. Adam Kennedy led the offensive attack, going 5-for-5 with a double, a triple, two runs scored, and four RBI. Wes Helms and Jonny Gomes had three hits each, and every player in the Tampa Bay order had at least one hit other than leadoff hitter Carl Crawford. Erik Bedard was strong on the mound, holding Baltimore to two runs on six hits and two walks in eight innings, striking out seven batters to improve to 8-1 on the season. Most of the damage came against Baltimore starter Ryan Drese, who fell to 9-7 with the loss. Drese was charged with eight runs on nine hits and one walk in just 2 1/3 innings of work.